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LEAH PRUETT reaches Top Fuel final at Las Vegas NHRA Nationals

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November 1, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • LEAH PRUETT powered through to the Top Fuel final at the NHRA Las Vegas Nationals, demonstrating strong performance through the elimination rounds at The Strip.
  • PRUETT fell to Doug Kalitta in the final, as Kalitta posted a 3.658-second pass at 338.60 mph to take the win and keep his title hopes alive.
  • Kalitta’s win over points leader Shawn Langdon in the semis, combined with PRUETT’s deep run, sets up a tight Top Fuel finale at Pomona with 150 points still available.

UPCOMING:

  • NHRA Season Finale, Pomona (Nov. 12-15, 2026) — Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock Car championships on the line; Pro Stock Motorcycle final Herrera vs. Gadson rescheduled to Nov. 14

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by Alex Wright originally appearing on reviewjournal.com